How to Set Your Facebook Privacy Settings

Facebook, since its mistakes with the Beacon advertising incident, has rolled out one of the most robust security systems for any social network, which allows users to control who sees what information about them with great specificity. Take a look at Facebook's privacy features and how to set yours.

Control What People Can See
The "Customize" link also allows you to control access for specific people to view (or not view) your Facebook activities. The personal information on your profile includes things like your interests, favorite music and the "about me" section of your profile. Click "Customize" on the drop down menu beside that category "personal info"; a pop-up window lets you say all friends or networks "except these people." For instance, you might want to block colleagues or customers from seeing personal photos.

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